Exam 12: Adulthood and the Family

A patient states that she uses the supplement black cohosh. The nurse recognizes black cohosh is used:

The nurse reviews the medications of a 52-year-old woman in the outpatient clinic to confirm that her calcium dose has been:

A nurse cautions that stress-related illnesses such as headaches and hypertension in young adults most likely will:

When planning a community health program that is directed at young adults, the nurse will prepare the material to: (Select all that apply.)

The nurse assesses a 36-year-old clinic patient as having slightly elevated blood pressure and being overweight by approximately 20 pounds. The most motivating suggestion the nurse could make would be:

The nurse takes into consideration that divorce affects more than just the parents; adolescents who come from a divorced family may experience:

A 48-year-old married father of two teens is involved with his children's sports teams as a coach and referee. He manages a large fast food franchise, which employs a number of teenagers whom he trains. The nurse recognizes that this lifestyle is conducive to:

The nurse caring for a 42-year-old patient is satisfied that Erik Erikson's psychosocial development phase of generativity has been satisfied by the fact that this patient is:

The nurse is aware that when the children of middle adults have grown and left home, the middle adults may:

Marriages may improve after the children are grown and gone if the partners:

The nurse appropriately advises a 28-year-old woman that to detect breast cancer in early stages she should:

A recently divorced young mother tells the nurse in the well child clinic that her 5-year-old has become very withdrawn since the divorce. The nurse's best response to this concern would be:

The school nurse speaking to a group of college sophomores reminds them that in the modern world of work, it is normal to have as many as _____ different jobs throughout their work life.

When the nurse in a long-term facility observes a resident bringing his reading material very close to his face, the nurse assesses that the patient is experiencing:

A 55-year-old is married with two children, ages 15 and 17. He is a supervisor for the local utility company, where he has been employed for 25 years. He is active in his community and serves on the town council. According to Schaie's theory of cognitive development, he is in the _________ stage, which occurs in the __________ stage of adulthood.

Susan, a 21-year-old, has just graduated from college and will begin teaching at the local elementary school in the fall. Her parents have been supportive and have assisted with her tuition throughout college and consoled her when she became overwhelmed at school. They are also helping Susan find an apartment close to the school where she will teach. At this point in her life, Susan will be faced with which of the following developmental tasks? (Select all that apply.)

When caring for a child from another culture, the nurse takes into consideration the child's family because families:

A 48-year-old woman asks the clinic nurse about symptoms she has experienced, such as trouble sleeping, because she wakes up feeling hot and sweaty. She has also felt tired and depressed about aging. The most helpful nursing response would be:

A 35-year-old mother of three children, ages 8, 10, and 13, has decided to return to school to become a nurse. Her husband and parents have been very supportive of her decision and will help with child care while she is in school. According to Schaie's theory for cognitive development, she is in the ________ stage, which occurs in the _______ stage of adulthood.

The nurse suggests that one option for people in middle adulthood to reduce stress is to: